Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Nuffield House

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an assistant psychologist to join a multidisciplinary team at a leading mental health trust in Birmingham. The role involves supporting psychological services for patients affected by contaminated blood products and burns, with opportunities for clinical experience and supervision. This position is ideal for those pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

Qualifications

• Role suitable for someone pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct client interactions, including assessments and treatment.
• Support qualified psychologists with consultation and supervision.
• Engage with third-sector organizations.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant psychologist to join the Clinical Health Psychology team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The post is a 12-month fixed-term position and will be split across the Infected Blood Psychological Service (IBPS) (0.5wte) and the Burns Service (0.2wte).

The post in IBPS offers a unique opportunity to be part of developing a regional service that provides psychological support for those infected and affected by contaminated blood products. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and work in conjunction with other professionals.

Within the Burns service, the postholder will support the development of a regional burns psychological service, including opportunities across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

There will also be opportunities for shadowing clinical experiences across both services.

The post holder will be warmly welcomed into a supportive team of psychologists working within various medical specialties, including Haematology, HIV, Stem Cell Transplant, Intestinal Failure, and Heart and Lung Transplant.

The post holder will work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and will receive regular clinical supervision.

This role would suit someone wishing to pursue a career in clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

The post holder will assist with a variety of tasks as outlined by the IBPS and Burns service lead psychologists. These tasks will include clinical and non-clinical responsibilities such as:

• Supporting qualified psychologists with direct client interactions, including assessments and treatment.
• Supporting qualified psychologists with providing consultation and supervision to other professionals.
• Supporting outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Fostering collaborative relationships with relevant third-sector organizations.
• Supporting governance, audit, research, and clinical administrative activities, including data collection, analysis, report writing, and project development.

Tasks will be agreed upon and reviewed periodically under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The post holder is expected to take these tasks forward independently on a day-to-day basis.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 staff help us improve mental health and wellbeing for the 70,000 people we serve annually. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialized services nationally. We also offer training in medical, nursing, and psychology fields and are renowned for research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, with areas of high deprivation, increasing demand for our services and emphasizing the importance of accessible care. We are a compassionate, inclusive, and committed team dedicated to providing excellent care. If you are looking for a place to belong where you can make a real difference, join us and experience our warm welcome.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Dr. Rachel Swancott
Job title: Principal Practitioner Psychologist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]